The folding of the U.S. flag during ceremonial occasions, such as military funerals, is a deeply symbolic act, with each of the 13 folds traditionally holding specific meanings. While these ...

There is symbolic meaning to each of the 13 folds of the American flag during a military service, according to Military.com “The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life. The second fold is a ...

Miller, Vice Commander of the Corbin Honor Guard and veteran of the Air Force, read the ceremonial presentation in which guides the two individuals folding the flag through each of the 13 folds of ...

There’s a flag hangs over my threshold, whose folds are more dear to me Than the blood that thrills in my bosom its earnest of liberty; And dear are the stars it harbors in its sunny field of ...

ST. LOUIS — If you've ever seen an American flag folded into that tight triangle, you might've wondered why it's done that way. But did you know that each and every single fold has a special ...

You will never forget a visit to Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C. As far as the eye can see, thousands upon thousands of graves silently shout the high cost of freedom. The words of ...

Hunt heard rumors and received e-mails about a "ban" on using any version of the meaning of the 13 folds of the U.S. flag. Kevin Secor, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs liaison to veterans service ...

Traditionally, the American flag should be folded a total of 13 times, Kiem explained, which symbolizes America's beginnings with the 13 original colonies. "It's a symbol of our history," he said.

The folding of a U.S. flag traditionally incorporates thirteen separate folds because each of the folds has a special meaning. Custom has ascribed specific meanings to each of the 13 folds applied ...

Service. VFW Post 3154 will be providing a Memorial Day Service to honor our nation's fallen. We will have 2 speakers, poems, 3 singers, Wreath laying, reading of the 13 Folds of the flag, explanation ...